This small reliquary in rock crystal contains a relic of Saint Eustache, the legendary Roman general and hero who was converted to Christianity after seeing a crucifix appear in the middle of a deer’s antlers.
Flask reliquary in rock crystal
13th century
Rock crystal, silver
Donated by the Sisters of Notre-Dame de Namur
Musée provincial des Arts anciens du Namurois-Trésor d'Oignies (TreM.a)
Inv. no. TO 36F